Juvenile Delinquency

Hampstead police are seeking the owners of property stolen out of vehicles in the Roberts Field development area in recent weeks. Officers are investigating the thefts — which occurred from unlocked vehicles overnight — and believe that a group of juveniles are responsible, according to Chief Ken Meekins. Any charges will be filed in juvenile court. "We had several [teenagers] that are in desperate need of adult supervision who have been going out at night and checking car doors until they find one that's unlocked," Meekins said. Items taken included gym bags, electronics and coins, according to Meekins. Several unsecured bicycles have also been stolen...

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